2009 Kia Borrego vs. 2009 Ford Falcon
To start off, both 2009 Kia Borrego and 2009 Ford Falcon were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,625 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Borrego (337 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2009 Ford Falcon. (261 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Falcon weights approximately 419 kg more than 2009 Kia Borrego.
Because 2009 Kia Borrego is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Kia Borrego will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Kia Borrego (438 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Falcon. (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Kia Borrego | 2009 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Kia | Ford |
Model | Borrego | Falcon |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4625 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 337 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 438 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4955 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 68 L |